Thursday, August 1, 2019

Your Dying Spouse 653 - A Sense Of WHAT??? {FMF}

Sometimes what you hear isn't quite what you thought you heard.

They say I need a senseless porpoise
but for that I'd need a pool,
so there must be other choices
of intention-living tool.
And, lo, therefore, so it seems
with this chiding from my wife;
to make the days the stuff of dreams
we need a porpoise-driven life.
All I do should be on porpoise,
but they swim so mighty fast,
with no saddle, and I'm breathless;
will I become a shark's repast?
I really have to work this through;
but here's a thought: perhaps Shamu?

If anyone's interested in an update...

  • New tumour, golf-ball-sized, in the navel, of all places. Hurts a lot, and worse, it's UG-LY!
  • Got to wear looser shirts, as the upper abdominal tumours now print through what I wear (say it with me...UG-LY!).
  • Constant fever, but at least Barb can truthfully say I'm hot.
  • Throat's almost swollen shut, so I have to alternate ice-cold sugar-free Rip-Its and light beer (hell on the pancreas) to keep the pain down enough to breathe, swallow, and eat. But any excuse for a beer, yeah?
  • Sleep is sketchy, dreams eerie, and it's better to be awake.
  • God is good, all the time.
For music, here are The Searchers with Love Potion Number 9. It's fun; enjoy!


Thanks to Carol Ashby, Blessed Are The Pure Of Heart is back on Kindle, and will be available in paperback soon.

Friends are everything. I couldn't have done it.

Marley, the canine waif from Afghanistan, whom WE helped save, has a Facebook page! Please drop by to see how happy he is today.


Below are my recent releases on Kindle -please excuse their presence in the body of the blog. I haven't the energy to get them up as 'buttons' in the sidebar. You can click on the covers to go to the Amazon links.













23 comments:

  1. tumours ain't fun nor pretty... not a good scene man. But keep loving God! And wow... it's been a long time since I listened to love potion no 9! :)

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    1. Annette, you're so right...and I am so glad you enjoyed the song!

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  2. It's a different vibe but in return for Love Potion No. 9, I offer you a song my student son introduced me to: Heartache No. 9 https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=45&v=h8LheYkA59A
    Much love and prayers as always

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    1. Liz, thank you so much, for the song and the love and the prayers!

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  3. (((((Andrew)))))

    ... all the time, God is good!
    Even a traditionalist like me has heard that.

    Annie in Texas

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  4. I am sorry you are dealing with this. I was inspired by your attitude of positivity and grace.

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  5. Hate the tumor, love the humor. You are amazing!

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  6. I'm sorry things are so bad for you. Praying for you both. I'm amazed by your positive attitude and how you can still make us smile.

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    1. Lesley, thank you for this. It's God who makes the smiles.

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  7. Praying for you Andrew. You are truly amazing and your God is awesome. Be surrounded by ministering angels. Grace-filled blessings to you!

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    1. The angels are here, Mari-Anna. I'm not alone. Thank you so much!

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  8. Good morning Andrew, your wit is an amazing strength during your trials. I am praying now for God to relieve something in your body today.

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    1. Juile, thank you so much for your kind words, and most especially your prayers! (And please pardon my tardy reply.)

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  9. Continually praying! Even in the midst of it all, you amaze me still being able to say God is good!

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    1. Tara, thank you so much for these uplifting words, and for your prayers. (And please excuse my late response.)

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  10. Thank you for the update, Andrew! Your sense of humor in the midst of this is truly impressive. Thinking of you, Katha

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    1. Katha, thank YOU, for being here...and please pardon my late reply.

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  11. Well, that's not so nice. Glad to see you commenting on two blogs I follow. You're still in the game. I've found a sorta home on Twitter now. Nothing earth shattering but at least some interaction. It's been hard for me, like a lot of wasted time. You do it naturally with lots of feedback. Yep, I get a little jealous. But I am glad my friend Andrew has made a difference and that you have an audience and following. I almost quit this year, so little encouragement to continue on. But for God. I have to do it because of him. This is rather lengthy and could sound like self pity. I hope it isn't. You take care and keep busy on porpoise. hehe

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    1. My dear Norma, it doesn't sound like self-pity at all. It's mature and reasoned reflection on how capricious social media can be.

      The world needs your voice, my friend.

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